It has large, pinnate leaves at the top of a smooth trunk. The record derives from wcsp data supplied on 20120323 which reports it as an accepted name record 44645 with original publication details. Pdf formulation and antimicrobial studies of coconut cocos. Cocos nucifera information from common forest trees of hawaii information about cocos nucifera is presented with respect to this species being a forest tree in hawaii. Cocos nucifera, commonly called coconut or coconut palm, is a tall tree that is native to tropical islands in the western pacific. Antiaging agents 8 antiinflammatories 4 antioxidants 11. However, it appears as if individual secondary cell wall layers merge or. Cocos nucifera coconut palm the wellknown cocount palm is distinguished its enormous fruits, known as coconuts, which are edible. The heavy crown of long flowing fronds and gently curved trunks lend a tropical effect to any landscape setting in which they can grow. Arecaceae is commonly called the coconut tree and is the most naturally widespread fruit plant on earth. This page was last edited on 18 october 2018, at 20. The heavy crown of long flowing fronds and gently curved trunks lend a tropical effect to. The spelling cocoanut is an archaic form of the word.
Predicted to be invasive and not recommended by ifas. The various products of coconut include tender coconut water, copra, coconut oil, raw kernel, coconut cake, coconut toddy, coconut shell and wood based products, coconut leaves, coir pith etc. In sanskrit the coconut palm is called kalpa vriksha, which is defined as. In particular cases, this species may be considered for use under specific management practices that have been approved by the ifas invasive plant working group. General information about cocos nucifera ccnnu eppo global database. Cocos nucifera fruit extract cosmetic ingredient inci. It has been commonly planted in frost free tropical areas throughout the world in a variety of conspicuous locations including coastal areas, beaches, parks, along streets, residential yards, near commercial buildingshotels, and on golf. Background cocos nucifera coconut, a member of the arecaceae. Pinnate, reduplicate, to 7 m long, with regularly arranged leaflets spreading in a single plane, held stiffly at first, but eventually drooping. While every effort has been made to provide the most reliable and uptodate information available, ultimate legal requirements with respect to species are contained in. Cocos nucifera fruit extract skin deep cosmetics database. Itis taxonomy is based on the latest scientific consensus available, and is provided as a general reference source for interested parties. Pdf the genome draft of coconut cocos nucifera researchgate.
Addition of nanoclay with cocos nucifera sheath in the polymer composites. It is believed to originate in the southwest pacific and malesian region but of course is cultivated everywhere in the tropics today as an important agricultural crop and the ultimate palm for coastal areas. Ada dua pendapat mengenai asal usul kelapa yaitu dari amerika selatan menurut d. The leaves are pinnnately compound and up to 7 m in length. The main advantage of hybrid composites lie in the ability to combine the. This very tall palm tree is always an inviting symbol of the tropics. Cocos nucifera coconut palm american university of beirut. Cocos nucifera synonyms, cocos nucifera pronunciation, cocos nucifera translation, english dictionary definition of cocos nucifera. Both the green coconut water and solid albumen ripe fruits. Coconut shell flour used in industry as filler in plastics. The list of cosmetic products below is a selection of the most requested cosmetics that contain the ingredient cocos nucifera oil. Cocos nucifera is believed to have originated in the old world tropics, but the natural range is unknown and the origin of the species is the subject of consid erable debate harries 1978, parrotta 1993. Cocos nucifera grows with a single unbranched trunk often leaning, up to 30 m in height and 50 cm in diameter although the base gets thicker.
Dispersal by humans has played a major role in the naturalization of the species on tropical and subtropical shores throughout the world. The tree is propagated by seed, which is the fruit and which takes a long time to germinate. The plant is one of the most valuable plants to man. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Cocos nucifera in world checklist of selected plant families. The oval, 15to38cm 6to12 inch long, green or yellow fruit grows in bunches right beneath the crown. Su tallo esbelto y estipitoso crece mas o menos torcido. Coconut water is produced by a 5 month old nut, about 2 cups of crystal clear, cool sweet invert sugars and sucrose liquid, so pure and sterile that during world war ii, it was used in emergencies instead of sterile glucose solution, and put directly into a.
The coconut tree cocos nucifera is a member of the palm tree family and the only known living species of the genus cocos. As a result, they dont need a tremendous quantity of soil in the early growing months. Cocos nucifera is among the worlds most useful plant, used both for its ornamental value and for its fruit and wood. Cocos nucifera fruit extract ingredient for cosmetics formulations find latest products launched and their applications in relevant industry news and technical articles. However, there are many varieties of coconut palms in. Probably the most well known and most popular of all palms, the coconut palm hardly needs an introduction. Cocos nucifera by karen smith cocos nucifera is the scientific name of the common coconut. Cocos nucifera pacific corporation cnpc home facebook. The term coconut can refer to the whole coconut palm or the seed, or the fruit, which, botanically, is a drupe, not a nut. Cook, van martius beccari dan thor herjerdahl dan dari asia atau indo pasific menurut berry, werth, mearil, mayurathan, lepesma, dan pureseglove. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Leon levy native plant preserve plant listings cocos. Pdf coconut oil obtained from the nuts of cocos nucifera was formulated into creams in order to standardize its use and present it in an elegant form find. Cocos nucifera national botanical research institute, lucknow.
The record derives from wcsp which reports it as an accepted name record 44645 with original publication details. Cocos nucifera definition of cocos nucifera by the free. The leaves are arranged in a spiral fashion grouped at the growing tip. As a portable source of nutrition and water, the coconut played a critical role in the ability of early humans to voyage, establish trade routes, and colonize lands in the pacific rim, coastal india, africa and. As a portable source of nutrition and water, the coconut played a critical role in the ability of early humans to voyage, establish trade routes, and colonize lands in the pacific rim. It is grown in more than 90 countries, with world production concentrated in asia and the pacific. Coconut water is produced by a 5 month old nut, about 2 cups of crystal clear, cool sweet invert sugars and sucrose liquid, so pure and sterile that during world war ii, it was used in emergencies instead of sterile glucose solution, and put directly into a patients veins.
Throughout history, humans have used medicinal plants therapeutically, and minerals, plants, and animals have traditionally been the main sources of drugs. Hosted by the usgs core science analytics and synthesis. Hierarchical structure of the cocos nucifera coconut. About ewg verified beyond providing skin deep as an educational tool for consumers, ewg offers its ewg verified mark as a quick and easily identifiable way of conveying personal care products that meet ewgs strict health criteria. Watson2 introduction the coconut palm is one of mans most useful plants fig. Coconut palm thrives in areas of full sun and in a fertile, welldrained soil. Page designed through the cooperative efforts of interagency itis teams. Cocos nucifera identifying commonly cultivated palms. Early spanish explorers called it coco, which means monkey face because the three indentations eyes on the hairy nut resembles the head and face of a monkey.
The family arecaceae includes 183 genera and 2361 species distributed mostly in humid tropical and subtropical regions of the world stevens, 2012. Bares coconuts 12 months a year for fresh coconut milk and copra dried coconut. Cocos nucifera ufifas assessment university of florida. Its all parts are used in someway or another in the daily life of the. Cocos nucifera plant finder missouri botanical garden. Copra, the dried kernel, is mainly used for oil extraction. The term coconut or the archaic cocoanut can refer to the whole coconut palm, the seed, or the fruit, which botanically is a drupe, not a nut. Fast growing palm proven to help clean indoor air of smoke and harmful chemicals. Cocos nucifera coconut, niu hawaii and polynesia, iru palau, lu yap, kosrae, ni pohnpei, marshall island, nu chuuk, cook islands, te ni kiribas, nizok northern marianas, niyog guam, philippines family arecaceae. Solitary, usually leaning or curving, but can be erect, to 25 m tall and 30 cm in diameter, gray to brown in color, with ridged leaf scars, and a bulging base. It is naturalized in coastal tropical areas around the world. Cocos nucifera pacific corporation cnpc, gumaca, quezon. Cocos nucifera oil is the fixed oil obtained by expression of the kernels of the seeds of the coconut, cocos nucifera l.
Human exploration and dispersal history of the coconut cocos nucifera l. The coconut tree cocos nucifera is a member of the family arecaceae palm family and the only species of the genus cocos. It also can combine with hemoglobin in the blood and is the cause of blue. Pdf background coconut palm cocos nucifera, 2n 32, a member of genus. Our pdf merger allows you to quickly combine multiple pdf files into one single pdf document, in just a few clicks. Methodology sampling logs were sampled from farmers in kwale district. Coconuts are believed to be native to southeast asia, where they have been cultivated and used in food for centuries. However, it is not a legal authority for statutory or regulatory purposes. Also the physical, strength and wood working properties and the microscopic features will be determined. A coconut is the fruit of the coconut palm, cocos nucifera. Coconut palm contains tall cultivars, sometimes referred to as var. Their root balls are fairly small and, like many palms, they are shallowrooted.
Kelapa merupakan tanaman perkebunanindustri berupa pohon batang lurus dari famili palmae. Cocos nucifera national botanical research institute. Costa rica, corcovado national park, playa llorona. Cocos nucifera tall palm tree bearing coconuts as fruits. Traditional uses all parts of the fruit of the coconut tree can be used. Both the green coconut water and solid albumen ripe fruits are used industrially and in home cooking in many ways 5. You may read past articles published about cnpc or involving our company and our team to learn more about our experiences in the coir industry. Mechanical and moisture diffusion behaviour of hybrid kevlarcocos. There is one species of coconut, the cocos nucifera. Wood characteristics and properties of cocos nucifera the. Learn how to pronounce cocos nucifera and more about the cocos nucifera word at. No other palm will withstand as much wind and saltspray, but it is.
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